Question

State whether true or false:
Eutrophication literally means excessive nutrients.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is A True

The word "eutrophication" comes from "eutrophe" meaning well-fed. It hence, came to be used to describe a condition wherein there occurs high concentration of nutrients. Thus, the phenomenon of increased amount of nutrients in any water body is known as eutrophication.